"Manchester City is finalizing a deal with the Portland Thorns to sign United States midfielder Sam Coffey via transfer, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN. Multiple sources with knowledge of the negotiations said that the base transfer fee is expected to be at least $800,000 with potential performance add-ons, although the final number could be higher. Coffey is expected to travel to Manchester soon, with personal terms already agreed, according to multiple sources."
"Multiple sources confirmed that Manchester City has been interested in Coffey for several months. One source added that it was Coffey's desire to experience Europe Sources told ESPN that Manchester City has been looking to add depth in midfield since last summer and the club was prepared to wait for the right defensive midfield option. Manchester City is six points clear of Chelsea atop the Women's Super League table at the halfway mark. Man City is in search of its first league title since 2016."
Manchester City is finalizing a transfer to sign United States midfielder Sam Coffey from the Portland Thorns with a base fee expected at least $800,000 plus potential performance add-ons. Personal terms have been agreed and Coffey is expected to travel to Manchester soon. Coffey was left off the USWNT's January training camp roster, which consists mostly of NWSL-based players. Manchester City has pursued a defensive midfield option for months and views Coffey as midfield depth while chasing its first Women's Super League title since 2016. Coffey is under contract with Portland through 2027, captains the Thorns, and is a 2024 Olympic gold medalist.
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